Maintenance Advice

To ensure a coupling’s function, quality and lifetime, be sure to handle it properly.

Maintenance advice for pneumatic couplings and nipples:

Keep the coupling and nipple clean and free of excess moisture.

Avoid front-end impacts to the coupling and nipple.

Make sure that the coupling is sealing properly and that all moving parts are properly lubricated.

Check the nipples on a regular basis. If they are heavily worn or marked, replace them. Worn nipples lead to greater wear on the couplings.

Choose the proper connection for the application. Oversized connections cause unnecessary wear to the coupling.

When using large vibration tools, such as impact wrenches or rivet hammers, use a short hose (pigtail) between the tool and the coupling.

Use only high-quality, clean air.

Maintenance advice for fluid couplings and nipples:

Keep the coupling and nipple clean and dry. Dust and foregin matters may cause leakage.

Avoid front-end impacts to the coupling and nipple.

Check the sealing of the coupling and its moving parts regularly. If necessary, replace the coupling.

Check the nipples on a regular basis. If they are heavily worn or marked, replace them. Worn nipples lead to greater wear on the couplings.

Choose the proper connection for the application. Oversized connections cause unnecessary wear to the coupling.

Avoid overtorquing when installing couplings and nipples.

Maintenance advice for hydraulic couplings and nipples:

Never overload coupling products. Be sure to check the catalogue for maximum working pressures. Stated minimum burst pressures are only valid for products unexposed to overload, impacts, corrosion, etc. Improper use of coupling products can result in human injury or death and property damage.

Keep the coupling and nipple clean and dry. Wipe them off before connection.

Place the dust caps on the coupling and nipple when they are in the disconnected position.

Avoid front-end impacts to the coupling and nipple.

Check the sealing of the coupling and its moving parts regularly. If necessary, replace the coupling.

Check the nipples on a regular basis. If they are heavily worn or marked, replace them. Worn nipples lead to greater wear on the couplings.

Choose the proper connection for the application. Oversized connections cause unnecessary wear to the coupling.

Dust caps can be joined together when the coupling and nipple are connected in order to keep them free of dirt and dust.